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Harry backs King for England

08 Feb 2010 - 08:32:49

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Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Ledley King has been backed for an England World Cup finals call-up by White Hart Lane manager Harry Redknapp.

The 29-year-old is plagued by long-standing knee problems, but Redknapp is confident that his player could still do a valuable job in South Africa.

He told reporters: "You'd take him to the World Cup all day long, he's that good. He's special, that's why when he's fit I play him.

"He's desperate to play for England and he'd love to go to the World Cup. I think he could go, if you need him he's there.

"If you lose Terry or you lose Rio Ferdinand, you know he's going to come in and do a job for you.

"He'd be available; you're not going to weaken your team. If you're in a semi-final and you have a suspension you can bring him in, he's a fantastic player."